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Costa Rica is a thrill seeker's dream. With so many diverse ecosystems and terrains, it is the perfect adventure playground. With hiking, horse riding, snorkelling, rafting, zip lining, and surfing, there really is something for everyone. With so much variety on offer, we’ve helped you out and narrowed down our top five adventure activities to help you get out and explore the country’s natural wonders...

As the eco-and-adventure tourism capital of Costa Rica, it’s no surprise the country hosts a dizzying array of national parks. From hiking adventures to white water rafting, wildlife encounters and stunning vistas – there’s a National Park to suit everyone. Below are the top five National Parks that cover the highlights of Costa Rica and allow you to get under the skin of this magnificent country.

Tucked between the Caribbean Sea and the Pacific Ocean, Costa Rica has a diverse range of beaches to suit all tastes. From palm-fringed golden sands and lively resorts to rocky coves and unspoilt shorelines, many of the beaches are backed by lush rainforest with plenty of activities to enjoy. Here are our top ten…

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Costa Rica is regarded as one of the safest, friendliest, most diverse and exotic destinations in the world. And if that wasn’t enough to highlight its family appeal, it is now also possible to fly direct from London with British airways, making it also easily accessible. Here, Imagine Latin America round up five the best family friendly properties in the country to get you started:

During a trip to Costa Rica back in May, Latin America specialist Scarlett visited the Kids Saving the Rainforest Wildlife Reserve and Sanctuary – a project developed by Janine Licare and Aislin Livingstone when they were just 9 years old. Hearing how the two young girls had been moved to save the rainforest of Costa Rica left Scarlett utterly inspired and wowed after her visit to the sanctuary.

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Si Como No Resort

Manuel Antonio, Costa Rica

Best for: Highlights, Watersports, Beach

Si Como No Spa & Wildlife Refuge is a boutique hotel near Costa Rica’s Manuel Antonio National Park. Surrounded by rainforest and beaches, Si Como No is a relaxed and eco-friendly resort ideal for families and couples looking for soft adventure.

Hidden away on a hillside overlooking the Pacific Ocean and Manuel Antonio National Park, Si Como No is very easy to get to, and makes a superb base for exploring the wealth of natural attractions on the central Pacific Coast of Costa Rica. This 60-room property has been designed to impact on the natural environment as little as possible. Each room has a private bathroom, fully stocked mini-bar, and energy efficient air conditioning. While the standard rooms are surprisingly large, with kitchens, separate bedrooms and garden views, it’s worth in our view upgrading to a deluxe room, which has a balcony overlooking the entire coastline and a raised sleeping area where you can lie back and drink in the views.

Facilities include two restaurants – casual Rico Tico (where large buffet breakfasts are served) and Claro Que Si, a seafood restaurant on the terrace hung with light fabrics and cooled by ocean breezes. Troops of squirrel monkeys swing through the trees near the outdoor bar, and iguanas sun themselves by the two pools (one for families, the other reserved for adults). There is also a small on-site spa where you can receive a range of pampering treatments.

The hotel offers a full array of activities, including guided excursions into Manuel Antonio National Park, mangrove and ocean kayaking, horseback riding, tours to the nearby butterfly and private nature refuge, world class sport fishing, and white water rafting tours. The hotel offers a complimentary shuttle service to take you down to the beach.

When to go

The summer season (November to April), also called the 'dry' season, doesn't necessarily mean no rain- but there should be less of it. The 'green' season (May to November) can still be a good time to visit- you can avoid the tourist bustle and lodging is slightly cheaper. During this time, however, rivers start to swell and dirt roads get muddy, making travel more challenging.

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